Paralegal​/Legal Assistant - Cannabis Regulatory & Corporate Affairs

Paralegal / Legal Assistant – Cannabis Regulatory & Corporate Affairs

Edina, MN

At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we’re not just building businesses — we’re building the people who make them great. Our team partners with leading operators across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail to deliver world‑class expertise in legal, finance, analytics, marketing, HR, and technology.

We’re looking for professionals who take pride in their work, move with purpose, and thrive in fast‑changing environments. The kind of people who hold themselves to high standards, think creatively, and find satisfaction in solving hard problems.

When you join our team, you’ll work alongside some of the most experienced leaders in the industry — professionals who share their knowledge freely and lead by example. You’ll be challenged, supported, and trusted to take ownership of meaningful work that shapes the future of one of the fastest‑growing industries in America.

Join our fast‑paced, high‑growth, mission‑driven cannabis retail company as a Paralegal. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role based in Edina, MN.

The Paralegal will work in our corporate headquarters located in Minneapolis. If you enjoy working with and talking about cannabis, this is the right job for you. Enjoy a fun and collaborative environment with the largest discount on cannabis in the industry. Join our team today and start looking forward to coming to work doing something you love!

This role supports our in‑house legal team in navigating the evolving legal landscape of cannabis. You will manage documentation, regulatory filings, litigation support, and day‑to‑day legal operations that keep our fast‑growing business compliant, protected, and prepared for continued expansion.

Cannabis Licensing & Compliance Support

• Prepare and file applications, renewals, and required disclosures across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain trackers of license status, correspondence, deadlines, and required documentation
• Organize and archive compliance records in alignment with state regulatory requirements
• Review and maintain lease agreements, construction contracts, and zoning materials
• Assist with due diligence for new site development and municipal permitting
• Track real estate and construction timelines, ensuring all legal conditions are met
• Coordinate internal document collection and organize case files
• Draft legal correspondence, prepare exhibits, and manage outside counsel requests
• Track litigation status, key dates, and billing
• Support the legal team with research on emerging cannabis legislation
• Assist in preparing summary materials, talking points, and policy tracking reports
• Organize and schedule meetings with state and local agencies, coalitions, and bipartisan lawmakers

General Legal Operations

• Manage signature processes and coordinate with the Executive Assistant team
• Maintain the legal department’s contract repository, calendar, and project management tools
• Assist with corporate governance, including maintaining minute books and annual reports

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, ideally in a corporate legal department or regulatory agency
• Knowledge of cannabis regulations or experience in another highly regulated industry preferred
• Excellent written communication and document management skills
• Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working under pressure
• Professional discretion and commitment to confidentiality
• Proficiency in G‑Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and project tracking systems like  and Asana
• Must be willing to work 100% on‑site in our Minneapolis Headquarters
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the role between offices and regulated sites as needed
• Must commit to coming to work sober
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment criminal background check
• Minimum 21 years of age

• Pay range: $85,000 – $85,000
• Employee discount includes 50% off smokable cannabis products
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program offering exclusive discounts from top national retailers
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)…